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Second-Party (Supplier) Auditor

Auditing suppliers to ISO, IATF and AS requirements: risk-based planning, effective questioning and clear reporting.

Last updated: 7 October 2026

Duration

1 day

Price

Quoted after a short call, based on group size, location and tailoring.

Who it is for

Supplier quality engineers, purchasing and quality professionals who audit suppliers.

How it is delivered

Instructor-led on your site, live online or blended, scheduled around production and tailored to your parts and processes.

What is covered

Course content

  • How second-party audits differ from internal and certification audits
  • Risk-based supplier audit planning
  • Auditing against ISO 9001, IATF 16949 or AS9100 requirements and customer specifics
  • Process audit techniques and sampling
  • Grading findings and agreeing corrective actions with suppliers
  • Following up and supplier development
What you will be able to do

Outcomes

  • Plan and run a supplier audit
  • Judge supplier risk and focus audit time
  • Agree and verify supplier corrective actions

Prerequisites: Internal audit experience is recommended.

What you receive: a certificate of attendance and course materials.

Common questions

About this course

Can the course focus on one standard?

Yes. We can run it for ISO, IATF or AS requirements, or for a mix.

Can this course be delivered at our site?

Yes. Courses can run on your premises, live online or as a blend, scheduled around production, with examples built around your own products and processes.

How much does it cost?

We quote this course after a short call, based on group size, location and how much tailoring you need. You will have a clear price with no hidden fees before anything is agreed.

What do delegates receive at the end?

Delegates receive a certificate of attendance and the course materials. This is a Control Edge course. If you need a course registered with a particular body for personal certification, tell us before booking.

Related: internal and supplier audits.

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